Install HandBrake Libdvdcss on PC/Mac to Rip Protected DVDs with No Erros

"macOS Sierra/El Capitan apparently broke Handbrake ripping copy-protected DVDs." - Reddit"Handbrake has been working well for me but it keeps crashing after I apply the free upgrade to Windows 10. Google answers indicate that something is wrong with Handbrake libdvdcss pkg, any detailed guide about this?"

Both Mac and Windows users are reporting Handbrake won't rip DVD after they upgrade their OS to macOS Sierra or Windows 10. The primary reason is the libdvdcss that Handbrake uses to rip encrypted DVDs. This article is about how to download and install Handbrake libdvdcss on Mac and Windows without any errors like Handbrake libdvdcss 64-bit windows error, Handbrake libdvdcss not working on macOS Sierra, so that you can copy CSS-protected DVD smoothly with Handbrake.

Reasons 1: Handbrake version after 0.9.2 itself won't rip protected DVDs. It needs libdvdcss downloaded and installed to the treat copy protections properly. When your Handbrake libdvdcss stops working, you will have various problems when copying protected dvds. For example, Handbrake can't read the disc at all, keep crashing or repeat the first few minutes. Reason 2: Even with libdvdcss installed, Handbrake 1.0.0 will have trouble to handle harder copy protection like 99 titles in DVDs protected by X-project protection (encryption adapted by Disney, Pixar, Paramount, Sony etc). This is because the libdvdcss is only meant to rip DVDs encrypted with CSS or remove different regions. For DVDs encoded with other types of copy protection such as Disney protection, Sony ARccOS, etc, Handbrake libdvdcss will stop working. Tips: A workout to rip Disney 99-title DVD with Handbrake is to play the DVD in VLC first and remember the title of the actual movie. Then tell Handbrake the right title.

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Part 1: How to Download and Install Handbrake Libdvdcss 64-Bit/32-Bit on Windows (10)

* If you upgrade your windows from previous 32 bit to 64 bit, the 32 bit VLC will no longer work. And the "library" file, libdvdcss in VLC, that allows Handbrake to rip protected DVDs cannot be used. To solve this Handbrake error libdvdcss is easy, download the latest version of VLC in 64 bit/32 bit (based on your computer).

* Handbrake could not find VLC or your VLC is incompatible (Note: 32 bit vlc is not compatible with 64 bit HandBrake and vice-versa). If you see this error message, it is because VLC 2.x changes the code library libdvdcss Handbrake uses for decrypting. The solution is also simple: manually download the Handbrake libdvdcss.dll. The detailed guide on how to download libdvdcss for Handbrake 64 bit/32 bit on Windows is as follows:

Steps for a Successful Handbrake Libdvdcss Installation on Windows (10)

Part 2: How to Download and Install Handbrake Libdvdcss on El Capitan/macOS (High) Sierra without Error

Handbrake libdvdcss.dll not working problems on Mac after upgraded to El Capitan/macOS (High) Sierra are mainly caused by El Capitan's new security system, "System Integrity Protection" SIP. The SIP in El Capitan/macOS Sierra removes some apps, including Handbrake libdvdcss pkg which is used to decrpyt protections on DVDs.

Steps to Install Handbrake Libdvdcss on Mac without Errors

* To fix the libdvdcss handbrake El Capitan problem, get Handbrake libdvdcss downloaded on Mac with the steps:1. Download and install Handbrake libdvdcss.pkg on Mac El Capitan at http://download.videolan.org/pub/libdvdcss/1.2.11/macosx/libdvdcss.pkg
2. run this command in a Terminal window:
sudo mkdir /usr/local/lib/sudo cp ~/Downloads/libdvdcss_1.4.0/libdvdcss.2.dylib /usr/local/lib/libdvdcss.2.dylib

* A user on Reddit named Hvyboots shares a solution on how to solve this Handbrake libdvdcss error by installing a copy of Handbrake libdvdcss.dll on Mac El Capitan.
1. Create a new Finder window.
2. Type cmd+shift+G, and paste in this path: /Library/SystemMigration/History/. Then go to Migration-some-gibberish/QuarantineRoot/usr.
3. Find and copy libdvdcss.2.dylib file.
4. Use cmd-shift-G to /usr/local/lib
5. Drag and drop the libdvdcss.2.dylib file into the /usr/local/lib folder to finish the libdvdcss installation on Mac.
See how to download libdvdcss on Mac.

Handbrake has been caught in trouble recently that the latest 1.0.7 dmg (downloaded before 10:30 a.m. EDT on May 2, 2017) was compromised by an unknown malicious file including the Trojan.
It's not such a problem about libdvdcss, but if have installed this malicious edition, Handbrake won't rip DVD and even won't work at all. So why not switch to another safe and reliable best DVD ripper without libdvdcss issue.

Part 3: Solve All Handbrake 1.0.0 Libdvdcss.dll Not Working Problems on Mac and Windows

Now problems with libdvdcss Handbrake on Mac or Windows can be solved as above. For users who are tired of figuring out how to fix handbrake 64 bit libdvdcss on Windows, how to download handbrake libdvdcss pkg on Mac etc, or want to rip protected DVDs that are bogged down with other encryption measures than CSS, such as Sony ARccOS, Disney X-project, etc, an once-for-all solution is recommended: switch to a good Handbrake alternative.

After using Handbrake alternative for Mac to convert DVD, in fact, you can apply MacX MediaTrans iOS data manager to transfer the ripped DVD video to iPhone iPad iPod for free enjoyment on the move. Besides, this iPhone file manager also can help users to painlessly manage various data on iDevices including music, photo, eBooks, ringtones and more.

Note: The software developer calls for copying or ripping DVD under the concept of Fair Use and does not encourage any illegal reproduction or distribution of copyrighted content. Please abide by the local DVD copyright law before doing it.

Check the most Handbrake 1.0.0 errors and solution here. This Handbrake 1.0.0 errors collection listed all kinds of problems after upgrading to Handbrake 1.0.0, as well as the corresponding Handbrake 1.0.0 troubleshooting solutions to ensure a smooth running on Handbrake.

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